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Leggings are any of several sorts of fitted clothing to cover the legs. Originally leggings were two separate garments, one for each leg.
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In contemporary usage, leggings refers to tight, form-fitting trousers that extend from the waist to the ankles; in the United States, they are sometimes referred to as tights (although the word tights is often used to refer to opaque pantyhose). Modern leggings are typically made from a blend of lycra, and either nylon, cotton, or a cotton-polyester blend. However, leggings can also be made from wool, silk, and various synthetic fabrics as well.
Leggings in various forms and under various names have been worn for warmth and protection by both men and women throughout the centuries. The separate hose worn by men in Europe from the 14th to 16th centuries (the Renaissance period) were a form of leggings, as are the trews of the Scottish Highlands. Separate leggings of buckskin leather were worn by some Native Americans; These were adopted by some Long Hunters, French fur trappers, and later by mountain men. They are the leatherstockings of James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales. The Buckskins, however were mostly a dull grey brain-tan, not the bright, glossy vegetable tanned leather we so commonly see today. It was also common for leggings to be made of light wool.
In many places, especially in colder countries such as ex:Russia or Korea men and women continued to wear wool leggings into modern times, often as an additional outer layer for warmth.
The linen pantalettes worn by girls and women under crinolines in the mid-19th century were also a form of leggings, and were originally two separate garments. Leggings became a part of fashion in the 1960s, as trousers similar to the capris pants but much tighter.
It was not until the fitness and aerobics craze in the very early 1980s that leggings became fashionable as gym-styled street wear for women. Popular ways leggings were worn included with skirts, and short dresses like babydoll dresses, oversized shirts, sweaters, etc. and with slouch socks and Keds.
Since the late 1800s, soldiers of various nations, especially infantry, often wore leggings to protect their lower leg, keep dirt, sand, and mud from entering their shoes, and to provide a measure of ankle support. At first, these usually were puttees ??strips of thick woolen cloth resembling a large bandage ??were wrapped around the leg to support the ankle. They were usually held in place by a strap attached to the cloth. Later, puttees were replaced by some armies with canvas leggings fastened with buckles or buttons, usually secured at the bottom with an adjustable stirrup that passed under the sole of the shoe, just in front of the heel. The soldier placed the leggings around his calf with the buttoned side facing out and adjusted them and the strap to achieve a proper fit. Leggings typically extended to mid-calf and had a garter strap to hold them up and were secured with a tie just below the knee. Military leggings only extended to the bottom of the knee and buttoned to the bottom button on the knee-breeches. Sometimes confused with "gaiters", with the difference being gaiters only extend to the high ankle and were worn with full leg trousers.
During World War II, United States Army foot soldiers were referred to as legs by paratroopers and other U.S. forces that did not wear the the standard Army leggings issued with the field service shoe. Late in World War II, after experimenting with general issue of high-top combat boots and jump boots for their soldiers, leggings began to disappear from military service. In 1943, the United States Army modified their field service shoe by adding a taller leather upper that reached to the lower calf; secured by a combination of laces and buckles, the new design was designated the Type III Field Boot. However, the United States Marine Corps retained canvas leggings throughout the war, and even used them in combat as late as the Korean conflict; they were referred to as Yellow Leg troops by North Korean and Chinese Communist forces.
By the 1960's, the old style of field shoe had given way to combat boots in most military forces, and leggings of any kind were obsolete. Leggings, usually bright white and often made of patent leather or buff are now worn primarily for ceremonial purposes..
Leggings in the form of skin-tight trousers, a tighter version of the capris ending at mid-calf or near ankle length, made its way into fashion in the 1960s and were worn with a large belt and slip-on high heels or ballet flat-styled shoes.
Leggings made from a nylon-lycra blend (usually 90% nylon, 10% lycra) are traditionally worn for exercise, although beginning in the 1980s they have also been worn for fashion. Nylon lycra leggings are often referred to as bicycle or running tights, and are shinier in appearance than those made from cotton. Many have racing stripes or reflective patterns to further distinguish them as athletic wear and provide extra safety.
Leggings made from cotton-lycra, or a cotton-polyester-lycra combination, are more typically worn for fashion, but are also common as fitness apparel as well. Although cotton lycra leggings can come in many colors, black, navy, and various shades of gray remain the most commonly worn. Leggings may also come in a variety of colorful prints and designs.
Leggings are typically ankle-length; they are occasionally stirrupped, or less commonly, footed. Because of their comfort and attractive appearance, leggings quickly found their way out of the fitness clubs and into everyday casualwear.
Wearing black leggings under long, often diaphanous, skirts was part of a general fashion trend of wearing gym or dance clothes as street wear that evolved along with the fitness craze and under the influence of the movie Flashdance and the long-running Broadway show A Chorus Line. A more recent trend pairs black leggings with miniskirts.
Opaque leggings may be worn by women without a skirt. Unless the woman is also wearing a very long top, the bottom will be exposed. There may be a visible panty line.
By the early-1990s, leggings were actually outselling jeans in many parts of the United States, but a backlash of sorts occurred in the mid-late '90s regarding the clothing item. Men have also begun to wear leggings more frequently in recent years as long underwear, and for more casual physical activities such as walking, hiking or gardening, replacing the old standby, sweatpants. Leggings are also worn as a fashion trend by men on the London electro-music scene.
In 2005, leggings began to make a "comeback" into the world of high fashion, particularly in indie culture, by pairing capri-length leggings with mini skirts with this resurgence continuing into 2006 and 2007. This resurgence coincided with the popularity of boho-chic as a general style of fashion. Consequently, leggings are also now popular to wear with oversized, long sweaters. This trend towards tight pants can alternately be seen in the resurgence of skinny jeans. Some attribute this renewed popularity of leggings to supermodel Kate Moss' personal fashion sense.
At the Marni Men's show during the Fall 2007 Fashion Week, outfits with leggings designed solely for men were introduced.
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Calvin Klein Men's Neil Dress Calf Slip-On $104.94 Calvin Klein Men's Neil Dress Calf Slip-On |
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Calvin Klein Neil (Men's) - Black Dress Calf $119.95 The Neil is a classy slip on loafer with plenty of stitched details. Features a square toe design and a padded footbed. Available Colors: Black Dress Calf, Cognac Dress Calf. |
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Calvin Klein Garrett (Men's) - Black Dress Calf $98 The Garrett is a sleek loafer with a bicycle toe, leather overlay details and elastic gore for a comfortable fit. Available Colors: Black Dress Calf, Dark Brown Dress Calf. |
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Calvin Klein Neil (Men's) - Cognac Dress Calf $119.95 The Neil is a classy slip on loafer with plenty of stitched details. Features a square toe design and a padded footbed. Available Colors: Black Dress Calf, Cognac Dress Calf. |
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Allen-Edmonds Wide Basic Dress (Men's) - Dark Brown Burnished Calf $99.95 The Basic Dress Wide is a basic dress belt that complements your professional attire. It has a 35mm width. Available Colors: Walnut Calf, Black Calf, Brogue Suede, Chili Burnished Calf, Dark Brown Burnished Calf. |
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Allen-Edmonds Wide Basic Dress (Men's) - Black Calf $99.95 The Basic Dress Wide is a basic dress belt that complements your professional attire. It has a 35mm width. Available Colors: Walnut Calf, Black Calf, Brogue Suede, Chili Burnished Calf, Dark Brown Burnished Calf. |
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Allen-Edmonds Wide Basic Dress (Men's) - Chili Burnished Calf $99.95 The Basic Dress Wide is a basic dress belt that complements your professional attire. It has a 35mm width. Available Colors: Walnut Calf, Black Calf, Brogue Suede, Chili Burnished Calf, Dark Brown Burnished Calf. |
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Allen-Edmonds Wide Basic Dress (Men's) - Walnut Calf $99.95 The Basic Dress Wide is a basic dress belt that complements your professional attire. It has a 35mm width. Available Colors: Walnut Calf, Black Calf, Brogue Suede, Chili Burnished Calf, Dark Brown Burnished Calf. |
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Allen-Edmonds Dress Bridle (Men's) - Black Calf $97.95 Calf leather belt. Leather lined. Stitched dropped-edge construction. 32mm wide with a double leather keeper. Available Colors: Brown Calf, Black Calf. |
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Boys Trying to Lead a Calf to the Auction Tent at the Dunloggin Farm $79.99 Boys Trying to Lead a Calf to the Auction Tent at the Dunloggin Farm - Premium Photographic Print |
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BCBG Max Azria Rachel (Women's) - Black Dress Calf $273.95 Rachel is a beautiful tall boot with a covered wedge heel and a pointed toe. Available Colors: Black Dress Calf, Taupe Dress Calf. |
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BCBG Max Azria Rachel (Women's) - Taupe Dress Calf $273.95 Rachel is a beautiful tall boot with a covered wedge heel and a pointed toe. Available Colors: Black Dress Calf, Taupe Dress Calf. |
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Calvin Klein Horatio (Men's) - Tan Dress Calf $129.95 A sleek oxford. The Horatio features lace-up closure, a bicycle toe, topstitch detail along the welt, inset collar with Calvin Klein logo tab at heel, and a leather/rubber combination sole for strong traction. Available Colors: Black Dress Calf, Tan Dress Calf. |
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Calvin Klein Horatio (Men's) - Black Dress Calf $129.95 A sleek oxford. The Horatio features lace-up closure, a bicycle toe, topstitch detail along the welt, inset collar with Calvin Klein logo tab at heel, and a leather/rubber combination sole for strong traction. Available Colors: Black Dress Calf, Tan Dress Calf. |
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White Eyelet Dress $319.99 Calf length, white eyelet dress with |
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Calvin Klein Garrett (Men's) - Dark Brown Dress Calf $98 The Garrett is a sleek loafer with a bicycle toe, leather overlay details and elastic gore for a comfortable fit. Available Colors: Black Dress Calf, Dark Brown Dress Calf. |
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Calvin Klein Fane (Men's) - Black Dress Calf $97.95 The Fane is a classic bicycle toe slip on with plenty of trendy details. Features stretch gore for easy on and off and a rubber outsole. Perfect for the office. Available Colors: Black Box Leather, Black Dress Calf. |
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Calvin Klein Fedor (Men's) - Black Dress Calf $97.95 The Fedor is a sleek oxford which features a classic bicycle toe design. Has a rubber outsole and impeccable stitched details. Available Colors: Black Box Leather, Black Dress Calf. |
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Calvin Klein - Billy (Black Dress Calf) - Footwear $130 6pm.com is proud to offer the Calvin Klein - Billy (Black Dress Calf) - Footwear: Dress for success in the straight-forward Calvin Klein Billy cap toe oxford. ; Calf leather upper. ; Lace-up closure. ; Tonal topstitching. ; Smooth lining. ; Lightly cushioned footbed. ; Rubber sole. ; Weight: 12 oz ; Product measurements were taken using size 9. Please note that measurements may vary by size. |
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Calvin Klein - Sean (White Dress Calf) - Footwear $130 6pm.com is proud to offer the Calvin Klein - Sean (White Dress Calf) - Footwear: This sleek and stylish slip-on belongs in your collection. ; Dress calf leather upper. ; Lightly padded insole and cushioned heel seat. ; Fabric vamp band with logo bit. ; Algonquin toe. ; Rubber outsole. ; Weight: 11 oz ; Product measurements were taken using size 9. Please note that measurements may vary by size. |
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Swarovski Calf $109.99 "Give the perfect gift with the Swarovski Crystal Calf. Designed by Edith Mair, the Swarovski Crystal Calf measures 2 1/2 x 1 11/16 inches. Fully faceted clear crystal calf with unfaceted clear crystal tail and legs; Jet crystal eyes. Create your own menagerie with stunning Swarovski crystal animals. Crafted of fine silver crystal and lead crystal, Swarovski animals by Swarovski crystal come to life in beautiful faceted and unfaceted crystal designs. Ranging from dogs to cats to farm animals to fish and birds, Swarovski crystal animals are guaranteed to dazzle. Fine Swarovski crystal figurines are crafted with an attention to detail that has dazzled generations of collectors. Each piece glimmers with an elegant beauty that will make your Swarovski lead crystal and silver crystal figurines treasured family heirlooms. With designs ranging from lifelike birds and animals to Disney characters, Swarovski figurines are guaranteed to charm and delight for years to come. Since its founding in 19th Century Austria, Swarovski crystal has been renowned the world over as the finest silver crystal in the world. Swarovski silver crystal products show a remarkable craftsmanship and quality, demonstrating the finest that Austrian Crystal has to offer. See for yourself why Swarovsky crystal figurines, ornaments and collectibles have been dazzling collectors for generations." |
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Girl in Dress and Hat, Holding Bulldog on Lead $24.99 Girl in Dress and Hat, Holding Bulldog on Lead - Photographic Print |
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Over-the-Calf Dress Socks $11.99 Durable, cotton-rich socks have reinforced heels and toes to add both comfort and style to your look. Regular (fits sizes 10-13). Pack of 3. Washable. USA or Import. |
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Marshall Ferret Fashion Dress Lead $6.99 Marshall Fashion Dress Lead All dressed up and ready to go! Take your frisky little princess outside to safely explore the mysteries of the neighborhood. The Floral Dress lead by Marshall is easy to put on, really comfortable and ever so stylish, with adorable details that'll keep heads turning all over town. Features: . Allows full range of motion for pleasurable and safe walks outside . Promotes exercise and alleviates cage stress . Great for pet/owner bonding . Lace hem, appliqué daisy details . Front hook-and-loop closures . Metal swivel clip and lead attachment . Use with or without the coordinating nylon leash . Spot clean or machine wash, gentle cycle (hang to dry) Size: Lead (43"L x 3/8"W); Harness (one size) Style: Fashion Dress |
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Calvin Klein - Babe (Brown Dress Calf) - Footwear $75.99 6pm.com is proud to offer the Calvin Klein - Babe (Brown Dress Calf) - Footwear: A clean and classic dress loafer you can wear with just about anything is the perfect addition to your always casual-cool closet. ; Smooth leather upper. ; Apron-toe design. ; Dual gore panels allow an easy slip-on fit. ; Supple leather lining. ; Lightly cushioned insole. ; Flexible man-made outsole. ; Weight: 11 oz ; Product measurements were taken using size 8. Please note that measurements may vary by size. |
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Calvin Klein - Buster (Brown Dress Calf) - Footwear $120 6pm.com is proud to offer the Calvin Klein - Buster (Brown Dress Calf) - Footwear: Look sharp in this clean, versatile, stylish Calvin Klein oxford. ; Smooth leather upper. ; Lace-up closure. ; Leather lining. ; Lightly cushioned insole. ; Flexible man-made outsole. ; Weight: 11 oz ; Product measurements were taken using size 7.5. Please note that measurements may vary by size. |
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Case Of The Missing Calf $4.99 "Little Jim's calf Wandering Winnie has vanished into thin air. Has someone stolen her? Will Jim's offer of $100 reward help lead to her recovery? Is Wandering Winnie the carcass dumped in the swamp or the calf in the back of the pickup truck with the mysterious couple? All these quetions are answered in The Case of the Missing Calf. Recommended for ages 9 to 12." |
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Rockport Coastal Springs 2 Eye Boat (Men's) - Dress Blues/Red Repello Calf Suede $114.95 The classic boat shoe made hip. Step off the dock and into the city with the 2 Eye Boat. It has a rubber sole for durable grip, and is made of premium Repello Calf suede. Available Colors: Aurora Red Repello Calf Suede, Dress Blues/Red Repello Calf Suede, Griffin Repello Calf Suede. |
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GRG Mid-Calf Legging $11.9 You can never have too many leggings! These comfy GRG mid-calf leggings are a must have in your wardrobe. They feature a super soft handfeel and second skin fit. Layer these with a dress, or a tunic top and you can do no wrong. Machine Wash. |
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Gabor Adjustable Calf Dress Boot 36.596 Boots Women Black, Moro $325 Stay stylish and demand respect when you walk in wearing these sexy Gabor adjustable calf dress boots! This womens boot has breathable textile interior lining that cusions your feet and legs for all around comfort. They have a full length side zipper for easy on and off wear. Adjustable side buckles and smooth leather make these boots a must have! You won't lose your head turning strut with these Gabor adjustable calf dress boots! |
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Gabor Adjustable Calf Dress Boot 36.596 Boots Women Moro $325 Stay stylish and demand respect when you walk in wearing these sexy Gabor adjustable calf dress boots! This womens boot has breathable textile interior lining that cusions your feet and legs for all around comfort. They have a full length side zipper for easy on and off wear. Adjustable side buckles and smooth leather make these boots a must have! You won't lose your head turning strut with these Gabor adjustable calf dress boots! |